Since it is the time for giving, I would like to open a thread about those who have given so much to us.
Who was your best mark? Could be for any reason, spent a lot, nice to you, loved the game, or food, or ride, said something funny, kept coming back, whatever reason.
List the ones that stood out and you remember. We all have more than one, so post a few if you have time.
Here's a start.
Texas state Fair in Dallas. I was working a star dart for red dog beer plush. This nicely dressed man, with a cowboy hat and all that, and his wife come up to the joint carrying two big bags full of stock. The man says to me "excuse me sir, what do I have to do to win the biggest prize here?" I explain, one win gets this, two wins gets this, etc, and 5 wins gets your choice. "How much?" I told him $2 for one and three for $5. He puts down a $20 and says "give me 6 and my wife 6." They throw them, go for another $20, and I'm keeping track of the wins. The whole time they are calling me sir, are very polite and patient, just extra nice to me. They're in for around $120 or so at 4 wins, and never bat an eye or slow down a bit. They keep having a good old time when at $140 they get the fifth win. Hey there goes one! etc. He asks, "If you don't mind, can I have one of those big bags for the prize?" I help him put the stock into the bag, and of course I'm happy because of the nice score and how good they were to me. As they were about to leave the man turns to me, reaches into his pocket, and pulls out a $20. He says, "That's not for the office, that's for you. Put in your pocket." He shook my hand, said thank you very much to me, the wife said thanks, and off they went.
I came to find out later that they did that to all the games, and were just really nice folks that had a great time at the fair.
I know that this is not the most extreme story, but it sticks in my mind. I've had some pretty nice marks in my day, but when I was thinking of this thread I knew I had to mention them. They treated me like a perfect gentleman the entire time, spent good money, and had a good time at the game. I just really appreciate the whole thing.
So lets hear what you got, I know there are some good stories out there.
"Hit the last two and finish it up for the large."